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Friday, January 20, 2012

So the title might need to be reworked to make it a truly perfect wedding libation, but the Widow's Kiss is an ideal cocktail in the weather so many of you are enjoying. Complex and ever so spiced, this drink simply demands a crackling fireplace or a snowy view to enjoy it by!

Widow's Kiss

1 1/2 oz Calvados or apple brandy

1/2 oz yellow or green chartreuse

1/2 oz Bénédictine

2 dashes Angostura bitters

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker; shake with ice for 5-10 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Notes: This cocktail first appeared in George Kappeler’s Modern American Drinks, 1895; it's hard to argue with pedigree like that, but feel free to experiment with the proportions here. John and I like a half ounce each of green chartreuse and Bénédictine, but there's no reason to follow this recipe exactly. Cheers!

Lol I just burst into laughter in this cafe at midnight... By myself! You are a crack up! Thanks for the sweet comments :)This sounds so good! I'm going to check if the bar I work at has these ingredients :)!!

Author and editor Lena is a twenty-something girl living in San Francisco,
a classical trained coloratura soprano who plays fairies, dolls and the occasional Indian princess,
a Princetonian by birth who adores F. Scott Fitzgerald and sugar snap peas,
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dreams about Sunday brunch all week long,
cohabitates with a classical guitarist,
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can't resist the charm of a hand-written note,
is easily mesmerized by Martha Stewart Weddings,
whips up French meals and classic cocktails with aplomb,
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